Alabama Shakes new album: Sound & Color (+ New Single)

The Alabama Shakes have just announced details of their sophomore studio album Sound & Color which will be released on April 21st through ATO Records (Rough Trade in UK). To call this album highly anticipated after the huge impact their 2012 debut Boys & Girls caused would be an understatement. The build-up to that release was helped in a big way by how their music was first revealed to most…via a music blog.

The band became something of an overnight sensation when Justin Gage, the founder of the music blog Aquarium Drunkard asked if he could put up one of their tracks to share. They gave him You Ain’t Alone and after it was posted all hell broke loose. Gage then sent the track to the Drive-by-Truckers team who offered them an opening slot – the rest as they say was history.

Sound & Color was recorded at the Sound Emporium in Nashville, a studio originally built for Sun Records house producer Cowboy Jack Clement. It was produced by Blake Mills who’s as well known as touring guitarist and session musician as he is a producer. There was no way they could get away with making this album announcement without revealing what they had in store and they didn’t disappoint as they revealed an animation video for their lead single Don’t Wanna Fight. Watch it out below:

Sound & Color is available for pre-order on itunes, Amazon and the band’s website. Digital pre-orders come with an instant download of “Don’t Wanna Fight.” The album is also available on either 180-gram vinyl or limited edition clear vinyl. A full track list is below.

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